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November 3, 2011 Vol. 69 Number 2
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Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, Huron’s Hidden Treasure
Around Town Page 2 ---------------Milestones/ Church Chat Page 3 ---------------Taste of Huron Page 4 ---------------Library & Parks & Rec Page 5 ---------------Schools Page 6 ---------------Sports Page 7 ---------------Political Page 8 ---------------Classifieds Page 9 Seasonal Ales are Here! Thirsty Dog, Goose Island Great Lakes
By Lisa Yako Old Woman Creek is much more than a small creek that you cross when driving on Route 2 or a wetland that you see as you drive east on Cleveland Road. Old Woman Creek, which encompasses 573-acres of wetlands, forests, prairies, and beaches, has been protected as part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system since 1980. The NERR program, which promotes stewardship of estuaries through research and education, is jointly funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the state in which the estuary is located. Technically, an estuary is an area where salt water and
freshwater meet. Yet, the water in the Old Woman Creek wetland is distinctly different from the water of Lake Erie into which it empties most of the year. Hence, Old Woman Creek was recognized as a unique system and became the first freshwater estuary in the NERR system. Old Woman Creek is dynamic in that it is not only a beautiful natural area to visit, but it also is the site of many on-going and interesting research projects. The four full-time and five part-time employees include a resident researcher and an education specialist. Yet, at any given time, there are roughly 15 research projects underway that are directed by university professors from around the country. The primary areas of research include non-point source pollution, habitat loss, aquatic invasive species, and climate variability. Currently, a graduate student from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering is researching mi-
crobial fuel cells at Old Woman Creek. Though Old Woman Creek is a renowned research site, Frank Lopez, manager of Old Woman Creek, is amazed that more people in Huron and the surrounding area don’t know that there is a “world-class science facility and a very unique natural resource in their backyards.” He is trying to change that by offering better visitor services. This year, a major overhaul of the visitor’s center, located at 2514 Cleveland Road, E, was completed. The visitor’s center had remained unchanged since 1985. Though the information presented was still relevant, the means in which it was displayed no longer was. The renovations were funded solely by grants, and the content for the new displays was jointly developed by many local agencies and WGTE Toledo. The displays now include interactive games, maps, and displays, as well as live animals and life-like mounts. The hiking trails around the visitor’s center have also been improved courtesy of some Eagle
Estuary Education Exhibit Open House Sat., November 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Woman Creek Visitor’s Center 2514 Cleveland Road Huron, Ohio Scouts and now cover roughly 2.5 miles. The newly renovated visitor’s center will be showcased at an Open House on Saturday, November 5 from 10 AM until 4 PM. The Open House will include guided walks every hour, tutorials for the new displays, and refreshments that will be provided by the Friends of Old Woman Creek. Come see for yourself what a treasure Old Woman Creek truly is.
Ohio State Homecoming Court Represented By Huron Graduate
Bar North Spaghetti Fund Raiser
Pastor Tom Holzaphel, Lighthouse Baptist Church Bar North is in need of the help of the Huron Community on Thursday November 10th they will be holding a spaghetti dinner with proceeds going to Huron’s Helping Hand Food Pantry. The pantry has been servicing the community of Huron for over 15years. The pantry is run by Pastor Tom Holzaphel of the Lighthouse Baptist Church on Cleveland Road West the pantry itself is located in the back of the church and serves over 400 to 500 families a month. If you are in need of help you may call 419.616.0088. Food donations are being taken the night of the spaghetti dinner some of the things that they are in need of are Peanut Butter, Jelly, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Meats, Toiletries, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Canned Vegetables and Canned Soups. Cost of a ticket is 10.00 per person and can be purchased at Bar North, Huron Hometown News, and the Huron Chamber. Food Donations can be dropped off at Bar North at Thunderbird Hills. Lets as a community help the Huron Helping Hands Food Pantry fill there shelves. See you there!
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For the second year in row, our small town of Huron is represented with a member of The Ohio State University Homecoming Court. This year it is OSU senior and former Huron High graduate Erin Mischler. Last year Huron High was represented by Alex Swain.
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